What's on in Chapel Hill

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DOT Productions presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In this fast-paced 60-minute production, Dorothy is swept into a dazzling world where nothing is quite as it seems and adventure waits around every corner. Along the way she encounters curious companions, peculiar places, and powerful forces that test courage, kindness, and belief. Bursting with fun, silliness, and lively songs, this fantastical retelling sparkles with imagination and theatrical magic. Created for families and audiences of all ages, DOT Productions brings its signature warmth and playfulness to Baum’s timeless tale. A joyful celebration of wonder and friendship, this summer adventure reminds us all that there’s no place like home.

Thu 23 Jul16:00Grange Barn(5mi)

via Grange Barn

Community

Sacred Goddess Gathering, Thorpe Bay

Connect to your inner goddess

Fri 24 Jul20:30The Natural Health Sanctuary(4.2mi)

via The Natural Health SanctuaryLocal gem

Food & Drink

Lodge Xv Meetring - Morning - Lunch & - Afternoon - Provisional - Mike Hall

We keep tabs on Howard Hall Masonic Club so you don't have to. Lodge Xv Meetring - Morning - Lunch & - Afternoon - Provisional - Mike Hall caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 25 Jul10:00Howard Hall Masonic Club(0.7mi)

via Howard Hall Masonic Club

Community

Around £32.00

Sacred Goddess Gathering, Dunmow

Reconnect with your sacred inner goddess

Sat 25 Jul17:30The Natural Health Sanctuary(4.2mi)

via The Natural Health SanctuaryLocal gem

Community

Quiz Night - Howard Hall

The full scoop on Quiz Night - Howard Hall lives over on Howard Hall Masonic Club's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 25 Jul19:30Howard Hall Masonic Club(0.7mi)

via Howard Hall Masonic Club

Community

Junior Church

We are launching JUNIOR CHURCH ON THE 28TH JUNE AT 2.30-3.15 P.M. at STISTED CHURCH - repeating on every 4th Sunday. A combination of songs, crafts, children's Bible story and prayers suitable for young children up to 11 years old and their families. Each monthly session will be followed with Refreshments until 4.00 p.m. when our regular Evening Worship will be held. We look forward to welcoming you.

Sun 26 Jul15:30All Saints' Church(2.2mi)

via All Saints' ChurchLocal gem

Community

Essex Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter MEETING

Essex Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter MEETING? At Howard Hall Masonic Club? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Mon 27 Jul17:30Howard Hall Masonic Club(0.7mi)

via Howard Hall Masonic Club

Community

The Humble Ballpoint Pen

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join our weekly Summer School where you’ll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7976″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please note prospectus for time and date amendments[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] WEEK SUBJECT EQUIPMENT Week 1 (April 13th) Assessment- Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, smudging sticks if you have them Week 2: (April 20th) Portraiture As above Week 3: (27th April) Colour theory and mixing colours Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium) Palette knife, palette, suitable support, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic Early spring bank holiday 4th May- no...

Mon 27 Jul19:00Braintree & Bocking Community Association(0.7mi)

via Braintree & Bocking Community Association

Community

Around £50

Pony day

Tuesday 21st and 28th July. 9-12pm £50 over 5’s

Tue 28 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(1.4mi)

via Deanswood Equestrian CentreCurated

Community

Around £70

Own a pony

Tuesday 21st and 28th July . 8.30-3pm £70 over 10’s

Tue 28 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(1.4mi)

via Deanswood Equestrian CentreCurated

Community

Bingo

Get your dibbers ready

Wed 29 Jul20:00The Braintree & Bocking Constitutional Club(0.7mi)

via The Braintree & Bocking Constitutional ClubCurated

Community

Inner Temple Goddess Circle

Gather in a temple-like circle of three, where silence becomes sacred and sound becomes soul medicine. Through guided meditation, crystal bowls, aromatherapy, and gentle touchstones of the goddess, you’ll connect with your inner temple and feel held in a deeply nurturing space.

Wed 29 Jul20:30The Natural Health Sanctuary(4.2mi)

via The Natural Health SanctuaryLocal gem

Community

Around £50

Gymkhana Pony day

Thursday 30th July 9am-12pm £50 over 5's Gymkhana lesson and hack

Thu 30 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(1.4mi)

via Deanswood Equestrian CentreCurated

Community

Around £70

Gymkhana Own a pony

Thursday 30th July 8.30am-3pm £70 over 10's Gymkhana lesson and hack.

Thu 30 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(1.4mi)

via Deanswood Equestrian CentreCurated

Children & Family

Family Fun Morning

The summer Family Fun Morning will be lots of fun for all children aged 0-11 years old and their families, with stories, craft, games, songs and food. Only £3 per family. All welcome.

Thu 30 Jul11:00Christ Church Braintree(0.8mi)

via Christ Church BraintreeCurated

Sports & FitnessWellness & Wellbeing

Intimate Yin Yoga & Deep Healing Reset

Yin Yoga * Chakra Reset * Joint Health * Guided Meditation * Group Reiki

Thu 30 Jul20:00The Natural Health Sanctuary(4.2mi)

via The Natural Health SanctuaryLocal gem

Community

Lodge of St Mary - GPC Meeting - DINING ROOM

Howard Hall Masonic Club has got Lodge of St Mary - GPC Meeting - DINING ROOM pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Fri 31 Jul20:00Howard Hall Masonic Club(0.7mi)

via Howard Hall Masonic Club

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Venues with events near Chapel Hill

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Howard Hall Masonic Club0.7 miles away Deanswood Equestrian Centre1.4 miles away Braintree & Bocking Community Association0.7 miles away

More about Chapel Hill

Essex, England

Chapel Hill in Essex is a quiet place where the local community keeps things lively without needing a single venue name to shout about. You can usually find a market stall or a film night popping up somewhere nearby, often right near the shops that everyone knows by heart. It feels like a proper neighbourhood rather than just another town on the map. Even if there isn't much listed today, you'll still spot someone playing guitar in a park or hosting a dinner party in their garden. Near Here gathers all these little moments so you don't have to hunt through pages of listings to find where the fun is happening this week.

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